Don't let the Next Candidate Slip through your Hands If your company is trying hard to secure the services of top talent, but is having trouble closing the deal (i.e., too many offers being turn downed), perhaps an evaluation of your interview process is in order. Many companies are working harder than ever to properly [...]
The Tired Task of Interviewing Are you tired of interviewing? Yes? Well, interviews are a well-rehearsed stage show. Candidates and Recruiters alike are fully aware of this. Candidates prepare themselves, research the company, even collecting real interview questions from sites like Glassdoor. Armed with data, dressed up nice, prepared with a list of questions they [...]
Staying Relevant in your Job Recruiting Need Something…There’s An App For That Yes, there is an app for almost everything… from Facebook, to banking, to health monitors, and games. Just about anything you need can be found in a quick search in the app store and with multiple options to choose from. So what does [...]
Asking the Right Questions during the Interview Of the millions of questions ever asked in an interview, virtually every one boils down to these three questions: Can you do the job? Simple and obvious right? Well not necessarily. Companies have different hiring philosophies. Some want a person who has virtually done the exact job in [...]
Four Key Elements to Changing Jobs The process of changing jobs is complex, with many variables. Among the most common of the important factors that should inform one’s thinking are job content and challenge, opportunity (or ramp - future potential), culture, location, benefits and of course, compensation. A common sense approach to properly valuing each [...]
Recruiting Relationships Start with Trust When I contact, or am contacted by candidates interested in working with me, or in a particular job I may have advertised I routinely find myself listening to a five or ten minute ‘elevator pitch’ ostensibly presenting a laundry list of skills and accomplishments. Very little time is spent trying [...]
Recruiting Younger Tech Professionals Recruiting is just like any other business it is constantly changing, evolving, and improving. Right when you think you’ve figured it out, the rules change. When you specialize in the technology focused positions that our company does the recruiting process change, the technologies that companies are looking for are constantly changing. [...]
Mastering the Phone Interview Process A phone interview is often the first stage in the recruitment process. It is an inexpensive method that can determine cultural and behavioral fit it is a time and money saving tool for the candidate and the interviewer. But, there are a considerable number of pitfalls for candidates. Here are [...]
Overcoming Interview Mistakes What are some of the top interview mistakes that you can make? Well, we have quite a few outlined below, any of which could cost you the job opportunity so be aware. Arrival Time – Timing is key, too early can be just as bad as being ‘just on time.’ A safe [...]
Preparing Yourself Ahead of the Competition An excerpt from Kane Partners website: https://kanepartners.net/ Interviewing for a professional position in Information Technology or Engineering will require you to be well prepared since all the candidates will be highly educated and versed in their field. Show your professionalism in your demeanor, speech, appearance and preparation. Preparation, Experience, [...]
